Combination tool



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M. c. BUSCH ET AL COMBINATION TOOL Filed June 29, 1922 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Jan 15, 1924, 1,481,186

M. c. BUSCH ET AL COMBINATION TOOL Filed June 29. 1922 2 SheetsSheet 2 Patented Jan. 15, 1924.

'UNITED STATES.

1,481,186 PATENT OFFICE.

MATHIS C. BUSCH AND CARL E. THOMMES, OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOIA.

COMBINAIION TOOL.

Application flled June 25, 1922. Serial No. 571,700.

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Be it known that we, MATHIAS C. BUSCH and CARL E. TIIOMMES, .citizens of the United States, residin at St. Paul, in the couhty of Ramsey an State of Minnesota, have invented certain new and useful I mprovements in a Combination Tool, of WhlCh the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a combination wrench, the prime object of which is to provide a tool of this character having several other features adapted to be used in connection with the regular function of a monkey wrench.

A further object of the invention is to provide a wrench with a quick-adjusting jaw havingmeans whereby the quick-adjusting jaw may be moved into an inoperative position and the operatinghandle of the quick-adjusting jaw used as a screwdriver.

A stillfurther object of the invention is to provide a combination tool of the above indicated character, which is simple in construction, durable, efiicient for the purpose intended, and one that can be manufactured and placed on the market at a relatively low cost.

These and like objects of the invention Will be better understood as the description proceeds and as is specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

Referring to the accompanyin drawings which form a part of this speci cation and which olearly illustrate the construction and operation of our improved tool,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a combination tool constructed in accordance with our invention;

Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of same;

Fig. 3 is a side elevation in section, t0

better illustrate the construction and operation of the tool;

Fig. 4 is a transverse section taken' on line 44 of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the stationary aw; J Fig. 6 is a side elevation of the movable jaw; and

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary side elevation,

' partly in section showing a modified form of tool.

Referring to the accompanying drawing in detail. like 'characters will be used to designate like parts in the difierent views.

In the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates a stationary jawmounted on one end of a adapted to engage the rack teeth 3 on the handle 2, for locking the movable jaw 4 at any desired point on the handle 2.

The movable jaw 4 is provided with a longitudinal bore 9, and has positioned therein crosswise of the bore a pin 10, around which is positioned a fiap spring 1l, one end of the spring engaging the crosspin 10, While the free end of the spring engages the outside edge of the operating handle 6 as at 13. The sprin'g also enga es the movable jaw as indicated at 13. %y means of this arrangement the flap spring is guided into and out of the longitudinal bore or slot 9 as desired by the operator of the wrench.

Fig. 7 is a modifid form of the invention showing the stationary and adjustable handles 2 and 6 respectively in reversed position to that shown in Fig. 3. A movable j aw 4 is shown herein with the bore 9 formed to receive the spring 11, which has one end lGIO bearing against the movable han- From the foregoing description taken in connection With the accompanying' drawin it can be readily seen that when a new a justment of the movable jaw relative to the stationary jaw is desired, the operating handle 6 is moved outwardl against tension of the spring :11, thus d1sengaging the rack teeth 8 of th operating handle from the rack teeth 3 ormed on the stationary jaw handle, after which the movable jaw 4 is moved into any desired position on the handle 2 and the operating handle 6 is then allowed to move back into engagement With the rack teeth 3 under the influence of the spring 11, thus firmly locking the movable j aw against accidental niovement. When it is desired to use the end of the operating edge of the operating handle, after which the operating handle is moved at approximately ri ht angles to the movable jaw 4 and can t en be used for a screw-driver or other purpose as may be desired.

The stationary jaw 1 is formed With an enlarged end 14, Which can be used as a hammer, While the free end of the handle 2 can be used for removing tires from the rim of en automobile wheel.

In view of the foregoing description of our invention, it is thought that any further explanation as to the construction, operation, and objects of the same are unnecessary.

While we have shown and described the preferred form of our invention, .we realize that various minor changes may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed, and therefore We do not wish to limit ourselves to the exact details of construction shown, nor to the combination and arran ement of parts.

What we claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a tool of the above indicated character comprising a stationary jaw mounted on one end of a handle, a movable jaw positioned on said handle, an operting handle pivotally connected to said movable jaw, rack teeth formed on the opposing edges of the stationar jaw handle and the operating handle, an ,means slidably positioned within the movable jaw for forcing the rack teeth of the operating handle into engagement with the teeth of the stationary jaw handle for holding the movable jaw in any desired adjustment.

2. In a tool of the above indicated chamoter comprising a stationary jaw mounted on one end of a handle, a movable jaw, an operating handle pivotally connected to said movable jaw, rack teeth formed on the opposing edges of said stationary jaw handle and operating handle, said movable jaw pro vided With a longitudinal bore having a flap operating sprin slidable therein, said operating spring adapted to engage the outer edge of said operating handle for holding the handle of the stationary jaw to hold the movable jaw in any desired position on the handle of the stationary jaw.

3. A tool of the character described comprising a stationary j aw mounted on one end of a handle, a movable jaw having a longitudinal bore formed therein, an adjustable handle pivotally connected to said jaw, rack teeth formed on the opposing edges of the handles, a flap operating spring slidably mounted within said bore, and a cross-pin engaging one end of said spring for guiding the latter, said spring bearing against the outer edge of the adjustable handle for holding the same in engagement with the handle of the stationary jaw for holding the movable j aw in any desired position on the handle of the stationary jaw.

In testimony whereof, we have afiixed our signatures in the presence of two witnesses.

MATIIIAS C. BUSCH. CARL E. THOMMES. Witnesses:

S. J. CULVER, 7 JOSEPH M. BUSSEN.

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